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Town of Enfield Public Hearing & Regular Town Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6:30 PM
In-Person and Via the Zoom Meeting Platform
Attendance: Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond; Town Councilpersons Jude Lemke, Cassandra Hinkle,
Robert Lynch, and Melissa Millspaugh (7:53 pm left); Town Clerk Mary Cornell; Planning Board Chair Dan
Walker; Highway Superintendent Barry “Buddy” Rollins.
Virtual Attendance: Councilperson Melissa Millspaugh (8:34 pm)
Public Hearing: Supervisor Redmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 PM. Supervisor Redmond asked
Councilperson Lemke to explain the reason behind this local law. As she was researching if we could donate
any of the Town Contingency Funds to the Enfield Food Pantry, she realized the documentation could be
tighter and whether we were quid pro quo. She then called the Association of Towns for guidance and they
recommended that the Town pass a local law In using the facility the Food Pantry would provide service to the
residents of the Town, which is in fact paying for the space by providing a service to the community. The Town
cannot give money toa 501C.
Rosie Carpenter asked what spaces the Food pantry currently uses? Supervisor Redmond responded that it is
just the space downstairs in the Town Courthouse. Cortney Bailey asked why this came up now. Councilperson
Lemke responded that it came up because the Food Pantry had a shortfall in funding and a fundraiser was
established which has raised over $20,000. When the initial shortfall was shared Councilperson Lynch had
asked if the Town could use contingency funds to assist them. As this had been a conversation at a previous
meeting when the Town Board passed a resolution regarding SNAP benefits.
Cortney Bailey commented that there are Food Pantry recipients that utilize other food pantries, so they may
be over utilizing the food pantries. When she had need of the Food Pantry she remembered there being
residency restrictions. Supervisor Redmond responded, regardless the Town cannot donate funds to the food
pantry.
Councilperson Lynch to clarify some of the comments from Cortney Bailey. Robert Lynch was not familiar with
any restrictions in place in previous years. Could this be clarified. Clerk Cornell gave a brief overview of the
Food Pantry residency requirements. Rosie asked Clerk Cornell if the Food Pantry Board she is on had
discussed the option of having a day specifically for Enfield Residents. Clerk Cornell responded that the Board
of Directors for the Food Pantry has not yet met since this question was posed and she will bring it to their
attention at their next board meeting.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded to close the public hearing at 6:42 PM
Vote: Aye, Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay, O Carried.
Call to Order: Supervisor Redmond called the Regular meeting to order at 6:42 PM
Privilege of the Floor: Rosie Carpenter led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Additions and Changes to the agenda: Councilperson Lynch would like the NYSEG Flair project added as a
discussion/action item to the agenda.
Correspondence: Councilperson Hinkle mentioned that the Anti Racist Enfield (ARE) group is hosting a
KAWANZA event later this month at the Enfield Community Center. Supervisor Redmond shared that it is a fun
time for all and encourages others to attend.
Quarterly Reports
Environmental Management Council- Melissa Millspaugh. They have not met recently and will not again until
early next year.
Enfield Community Council- Cortney Bailey reported that Spencer Van Epps (Rural Youth Services Program
Coordinator) had started and programming should be up and running by the start of the year. They will not
have a meeting in December. The Christmas event will be this Saturday and they should have several vendors.
It looks like it will be full and they are going to offer gift wrapping by donation. She donated all of the gift
wrapping supplies. Those interested can donate what they feel like the wrapping is worth per item.
Supervisor Redmond asked if the Highway Department will be bringing Santa to the Event and they will be.
Cemetery Committee- Cassandra Hinkle. Update by Councilperson Lynch. Ryan’s landscaping assisted. There
were two volunteers who wish to remain anonymous who assisted with tractors. More work still needs to be
done and he understands third hand that a neighbor is interested in using the sugar maple as firewood when
it has been cut down.
Food Pantry- Jean Owens. Councilperson Lynch read the report from Food Pantry Director Jean Owens, the
full report is on file with the Town Clerks office.
Water Protection Committee- Nancy Spero. Supervisor Redmond shared that they have met and they are still
waiting on the NYS plan to be approved. Dan Walker they were wondering about the large amount of
agriculture tree clearing that is going on. Through his employer he imposed this question. Can we regulate tree
clearing that is being done by farmers and the DEC responded that you cannot.
Sustainability Committee- Cassandra Hinkle. The toy exchange will take place this Saturday at the Town Hall
from 11-12. We have ornaments to decorate for the Town Christmas tree.
Enfield Fire District- Robert Lynch. The full report is on file with the Town Clerks Office. He gave a brief
summarization of the most important items. Election day was yesterday and the only issue on the ballot was
re-election of one member to the board of Fire Commissioner for a 5-year term. Alan Teeter and Marcus
Gingerich both ran for Fire Commissioner. Alan secured 115 votes 66.9 % - Gingerich 57 votes or 33.1% of the
votes. Alan will have a 5-year term which will commence on January 1, 2026.
Cayuga Lake Watershed IO- Stephanie Redmond. TMDL for Cayuga Lake and they are looking for ways to
change it. They had a presentation on bio solids, which is not currently an issue in Tompkins County.
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Tompkins Health Consortium- Robert Lynch. The full report is on file with the Town Clerks office.
Recreation Partnership- Cassandra Hinkle. They will not meet again until the spring
Park Committee- Greg Hutnik. Supervisor Redmond and Grek cleaned up the cemetery and it is ready for the
Highway Department to grade in the spring when the ground thaws.
Monthly Reports
County Legislator- Anne Koreman/Randy Brown. The full report is on file with the Town Clerks office. Randy
started off by thanking Councilperson Lynch for taking on the Health Consortium issues. Emergency response
received a grant for all municipalities so they can all be on the same system. The Code Blue shelter opened on
November 24, 2025. They are providing security through Volunteers of America. Councilperson Lynch
commented on the Health consortium and options that they are further investigating, discussion continued.
There was a discussion of TCAT and its projected fiscal shortfall. Cornell does not seem to be doing their part in
offsetting the burden. They will be looking at all routes and be in further discussions with Cornell. A concern is
if Cornell paying its fair share as the majority of TCAT routes involve Cornell. The County would like to
determine who is paying Cornell’s portion, is it Cornell or is it the students? Councilperson Hinkle will any
canceled routes be published? Councilperson Hinkle is the county looking at ways to still provide access to
mental health clinics? Randy will look into this further.
Town Supervisor’s Report- Stephanie Redmond. She met with other Town Supervisors. She met with Soil and
Water for the Bostwick Rd Project. She is submitting what is required for the town to receive upfront 25% of
the grant funding. She shared that Greg informed the Town Board that the County is going for funding for the
CDBG. Councilperson Lynch we had scheduled a public hearing for tonight. Do we formally need to rescind that
vote. Supervisor Redmond responded that we found this out the day after our last meeting and the Public
Hearing notice was not yet published.
Highway Superintendent Report- Buddy Rollins. Regarding water tank disposal, he received quotes from Safety
Clean and Crystal Clean. Safety Clean is between $2,000-$3,000 per pumping. Supervisor Redmond asked how
often it will be pumped. Buddy responded every two weeks in the winter. Crystal Clean came out when our
tank was full and pumped it at a cost of $1,932. They took the full 2,000 gallons, but they will charge by the full
gallon count going forward. We can put them on a schedule or he can call them as needed. He is hopeful that
we can go with them. They are more professional and helpful than Safety Clean was. Councilperson had a
question. If we had a bigger tank, would they charge more per pump, yes as they charge by the gallon. There
will be an additional charge for sludge (mud, dirt, sand, etc.). Councilperson Lynch the other pumper service
stopped, why? Superintendent Rollins things had changed downtown and they no longer want to accept it.
Councilperson Lynch is it a state regulatory issue or is it the City of Ithaca being the City of Ithaca. Dan Walker
explained it is more than likely the City of Ithaca. He gave an example of a project that he was a part of that the
City of Ithaca only offered limited assistance with. Dan Walker said he could check into it, there are issues
when fuel is involved and the state regulates discharges. They have started working on replacing the lights in
the highway department and he thinks they may need to rent an electric man lift. They are trying to get it done
and they have been doing everything they can do by ladder. When they get into the bay they will need to rent
the lift, which may be ~$500. They have had a few major/minor breakdowns and they have lost one truck with
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the chain breaking and they have to wait on the parts. They have been having issues with breaks on the
smaller trucks. Councilperson Lynch, the 2009 International seems to be having more issues. Is this the truck
that the Western Star is going to replace? Buddy replied It will be replacing the 2009 International as a plow
truck. He will decide if he is going to sell the truck at a later date.
Supervisor Redmond moved to authorize rental of a lift to assist in replacing lights at town buildings and
Councilperson Hinkle seconded.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Code Enforcement Report-Alan Teeter. N/A
Planning Board Report- Dan Walker. They had a quiet meeting with a focused discussion on selecting Planning
Board candidates. We still need a couple of alternates and to have more people in general involved, with the
possible requirement that individuals serve as an alternate before serving on the board. Rosie Carpenter
expressed some interest in serving as an Alternate and will get back to the Planning Board with a decision at
their next meeting. They spoke on the Comprehensive plan and affordable housing and with that higher
density populations/residences could trigger the need for public water and possibly public sewer. He has gone
through the USGS and Aquifer studies and the best area for Enfield to start with public water would be with
the Aquifer within Enfield creek which runs through the center area of Enfield. Randy Brown spoke on water
use within Newfield where they have been receiving complaints and concerns about a large cannabis farm and
water use. The farm trucked in water over the summer to water their crops. The smell can linger for weeks or
months and is considered a crop which falls within the right to farm (Agriculture).
Tompkins County Council of Govts- Robert Lynch. The full report is on file with the Town Clerks Office. They
have not met since our last meeting, they will next meet tomorrow, December 11, 2025. As he had shared with
board members, there have been serious questions that have arisen within TCCOG. Subcommittees,
particularly the EMS Subcommittee, were voting on resolutions, which is considered doing business, therefore,
in the opinion of Tompkins County staff, open meetings laws need to be followed and they were not. If that
subcommittee had brought their recommendation to TCCOG then it may not have been an issue.
Councilperson Lemke, it seems that the subcommittees need to be reined in. Supervisor Redmond the focus of
the proposed resolution should be to rein in the subcommittees and keeping the rest the same. Lynch will try
to convey the position of this town board. The first thing should be to clarify the role of the subcommittees
and they should report directly to TCCOG.
Consent Agenda:
Audit Claims: General Fund Vouchers #252-276, Dated December 10, 2025 in the amount of $13,496.40
Highway Fund Vouchers #190-209, dated December 10, 2025 in the amount of $189,997.67.
Approval of Minutes: November 12, 2025.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
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Business:
Resolution #79-2025 Determination of Non-Significance Pursuant to The State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA) to Authorize the Use of Town Resources for a Food Pantry in The Town of Enfield
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch - A question
as people may not know, why do we need an environmental study on authorizing the use of the town
resources for the food pantry? Is it just regulatory? Supervisor Redmond replied anytime you adopt a local law,
you have to have a SEQR. Councilperson Lynch asked even though it has nothing to do with environment?
Exactly, which is why it's non-significant.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Enfield is considering adopting a Local Law To Authorize The Use Of
Town Resources For A Food Pantry In The Town Of Enfield ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, known as the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQR), and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the proposed action is
classified as a Type I action, which does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully reviewed and considered the proposed action, relevant
documentation, and the criteria for determining significance set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.7; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified and considered the potential environmental impacts of the proposed
action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board hereby determines that a Local Law To Authorize The Use Of
Town Resources For A Food Pantry In The Town Of Enfield is classified as a Type I action under SEQR, as it
involves the adoption of regulations, policies, procedures, and/or local legislative decisions that do not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(20) and/or (27).
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Resolution #79-2025 Town of Enfield Resolution Adopting Local Law # 6 of 2025 Authorizing Use of Town
Resources for a Food Pantry in the Town of Enfield, NY
WHEREAS, many residents in Town of Enfield (“Town”) and the surrounding areas rely on the Enfield Food
Pantry operated by the First Baptist Church of Enfield Center to feed themselves and their families;
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule §10 authorizes towns to adopt local laws in relation to the health, safety and
wellbeing of persons and property within the town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes it is important for our Town to sponsor the operation of a food pantry in
the Town to provide for its residents’ health, safety and well-being;
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WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to ensure the services for the provision of such food pantry are available to
Town residents for a significant period of time:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the attached Local Law authorizing the use of town resources
for a food pantry in the Town;
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the First Baptist Church
of Enfield Center for the operation and supervision a food bank in Enfield in exchange for the Town providing
space and other services in connection with its operation, which the Town Board believes is at least the
reasonable equivalent of the value of the use of the designated space and the related services provided by the
Town;
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into an amendment of that certain License
Agreement to Permit First Baptist Church of Enfield Center to use the Town of Enfield Courthouse for Food
Pantry Food Storage and Distribution, dated June 14, 2018, to extend its term from June 14, 2023 until June
14, 2033; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall file a certified copy of this resolution and the attached Local Law
in the Office of the New York Secretary of State at the earliest possible date.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2025
AUTHORIZING USE OF TOWN RESOURCES FOR
FOOD PANTRY IN THE TOWN OF ENFIELD, NY
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ENFIELD AS FOLLOWS:
1. PURPOSE; AUTHORIZATION. The purpose of this Local Law is to provide for the operation of a food
pantry in the Town of Enfield, NY (“Town”) in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of Town
residents. The food pantry is intended to provide aid, care and support of needy Town residents in the
form of food and other commodities. This Local Law is adopted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule §10
which specifically authorizes the Town to adopt local laws relating to the health, safety and wellbeing of
persons within the Town.
2. FOOD PANTRY. The Town Board of the Town (“Town Board”) is hereby authorized to take the following
actions in connection with the operation of a food pantry:
a. Designate one or more spaces within any building owned or controlled by the Town to be used
for the acceptance of donations, storage and distribution of food pantry items.
b. Enter into an agreement with the First Baptist Church of Enfield Center or other similar
organization (“Food Pantry Organization”) for the general operation and supervision of the food
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pantry. Any such agreement shall include a determination by the Town Board that the value of
the services received from the Food Pantry Organization is at least the reasonable equivalent to
the value of the use of the designated space and any related services provided in connection
with the provision of that space.
c. Take such other actions as it deems necessary to accomplish the purpose and intent of this
Local Law.
3. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Local Law is declared invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
such declaration shall not affect or impair the other provisions of this Local Law and all other provisions
shall remain in full force and effect.
4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in the Office of the New York Secretary of
State pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law §27.
Authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the amendment to the Food Pantry License and contract- Tabled
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch had
proposed amendments. To paragraph 6 he would add
In compliance with the foregoing obligations to ensure community safety, sanitation, and security, the Church
agrees, except when prevented by instances of extreme weather or other unforeseen emergency, to remove or
otherwise provide for the removal at its own expense, of all waste food, garbage, or other commodities
deemed unfit for distribution and placed outside the pantry within no more than 24 hours of their said
placement, and further agrees that all cardboard, paste board, box board, or other discard ed packaging
materials When left outside the pantry, be placed within an appropriate covered container or containers to
await regular disposal at the church's expense, and further agrees to stack all pallets or similar items of
transport that await retrieval either neatly outside the pantry, or within the pantry itself. Then, former
paragraph 6 would become 7, and 7 would become 8, and 8 would become 9. Supervisor Redmond stated she
thought all of this was already taking place. Clerk Cornell responded as she was able, but asked that the Board
contact the Food Pantry Director directly to answer all posed questions/stipulations, as she does not have the
authority to make agreements on behalf of the pantry. Councilperson Lynch moved, and Councilperson Lemke
seconded to table the License/contract until Food Pantry Director Jean Owens can participate at the February
Town Board Meeting.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh (returned at 8:34 PM), and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Resolution #TABLED-2025 Updating Fee Schedule for Building Permit* - Postponed until the next town board
meeting.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: Supervisor Redmond would like
Alan to participate in this discussion, and he does not appear to be available tonight. There was some
confusion between the proposed schedule and what is listed on the website. Supervisor Redmond moved, and
Councilperson Hinkle seconded to table the fee schedule until Alan is available.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
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Resolution #80-2025 Resolution Truck Purchase Highway Department
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch I had some
questions earlier this week, and Blixy has answered them. The text of the resolution had not made it clear
what the answers were until I received her opinion, especially in terms of the analysis that she performed,
which indicated that lease purchase financing is the best way to go. I would like to give her the opportunity to
explain it to the board. Blixy explained that, basically, it is lease financing. We are purchasing the equipment
that allows us to pay over time. We will put half down and pay the remaining over the next three years. This
process was in the capital plan, but was not called out specifically with the documents that are in front of you
now. This financing is through Greene Bank directly. They had asked for a legal opinion, which is why we are
where we are currently. Real lease is Greene Banks municipal arm. The financial analysis indicates that you
could use the lease finance or the options of bonds or bans which would lead to lease purchase. Additional
Blixy explained that a bond is not a practical way to go, you would need to go with a ban, which does not allow
a fixed interest rate. And the costs of doing so is much higher. You would have to pay someone to do all of the
work for you. While the interest rate is lower, it costs more in the end. The costs of doing the lease purchase
are lower and you have a significant savings. It is just not practical to do a ban. She said it more formally in the
memo that she wrote. Councilperson Lynch asked Blixy what her recommendation would be and she restated
it is as she had previously stated. Blixy stated that Municipal Solutions does all of our bonding and EMMA
filings, so we need to continue to contract with them for their services. They do the minimum maintenance on
our existing bonds and for when we will need them for other things. Councilperson Lynch informed the public
that the Town Board had approved this purchase originally in July of 2021.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Discussion: ECC Newsletter.
Supervisor Redmond what do we want to add? Should we add something on Jack Hubbell? Councilperson
Hinkle will write a blurb on Jack to include. Supervisor Redmond asked Dan Walker if he could write a blurb by
Sunday about the Planning board and alternate positions to include. Dan replied that he will get something
together for her.
Deck the Halls Event- December 13th 11-12pm. Supervisor Redmond reminded residents that there will be a
toy exchange and gently used toys can be dropped off to the Town Hall during normal business hours.
Resolution #81-2025 A 2026 Agreement for Legal Representation with Guy Krogh, Esq.
WHEREAS the Town of Enfield has need of an attorney, and waives the requirement that the Town attorney be
a resident, and;
WHEREAS attorney Guy Krogh, Esq. has provided a renewal agreement for his legal services at a rate of
$340.00 per hour, and;
WHEREAS the Town Board is satisfied with Guy Krogh’s legal counsel for the Town, therefore be it;
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement for legal counsel provided by Guy
Krogh for 2026.
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Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch asked if this
would lock us into the agreement for the 2026 Fiscal Year. Councilperson Lemke, no, it can be canceled by
either party within the specific requirements to end services. Discussion continued.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Resolution #82 -2025 Authorization to Sign the Municipal Solutions Contract
WHEREAS Municipal Solutions offers counsel to negotiate bonds, and;
WHEREAS these services will benefit the Town of Enfield, therefore be it;
RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes Supervisor Redmond to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions to
provide counsel
Supervisor Redmond moved, and Councilperson Lemke seconded.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Resolution # 83-2025 Appointment to Town of Enfield Planning Board
WHEREAS there is a vacancy on the Enfield Planning Board; and
WHEREAS Dan Walker has interest in serving on the Enfield Planning Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that Dan Walker is appointed to the Enfield Planning Board for a five-year term ending December
31, 2030
Supervisor Redmond moved, and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch would like
to highly recommend that Rosie Carpenter be considered as an alternate on the Enfield Planning Board and
that she would consider it over the next month.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Resolution #84-2025 Appointment of Delegates to NYS Association of Towns (AOT) Annual Meeting and
Approval of Funding for Attendance
WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield is a member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York, and;
WHEREAS, the Annual Business Session is being held on February 18, 2025, and;
WHEREAS, Stephanie Redmond will attend the Association of Towns Annual Meeting, now therefore be it;
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RESOLVED that Supervisor Stephanie Redmond be duly designated as the Town of Enfield delegate to the NYS
Association of Towns Annual Meeting on February 18, 2025 and to cast the vote for the Town of Enfield,
pursuant to Section 6 of Article III of the Constitution and Bylaws of said Association, and;
RESOLVED, the Enfield Town Board authorizes attendance and funding for Stephanie Redmond to attend the
AOT Annual Meeting.
Supervisor Redmond moved, and Councilperson Hinkle seconded.
VOTE: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond.
Nay; Carried.
Discussion: Site Plan Review Law (Article 3.0, if time permits) – Tabled
Privilege of the Floor: Councilperson Lynch. I will just say something, just a heads up for the next meeting in
January, the organizational meeting. And Randy Brown can relate to this, because I have been following closely
what the county legislature has been doing regarding designation of an officia l newspaper. And if you're not
aware of that at a meeting, two meetings ago, the… basically the county legislature stood on principle and
decided… voted down designating the Ithaca Journal as the official newspaper, even though the Ithaca Journal
is the only paper that qualifies to publish legal notices for Tompkins County Government. Now, in the most
recent meeting, about a week ago, they relented, and they swallowed their pride, and they voted, by a sizable
majority to approve the designation of the Ithaca Journal. What I propose we do, and I will offer this as a
resolution at the January organizational Meeting, I think we in Enfield, we must designate the Ithaca Journal as
an official newspaper by law, until the state law changes. But I would argue that we should also designate a
second paper, and I would recommend Tompkins Weekly, because they care about covering news of this board
and other municipal boards in Tompkins County, that we should designate them as a regular secondary source
to publish legal notices. Yes, it costs a little more money, but it sends a message. And we've also worked to
change the state law so that weeklies like Tompkins Weekly or online publications like the Ithaca Voice can
legally be the official newspaper, and I will also put in the resolution that I propose next Month. That if the
state law changes. If the state changes the law so that we no longer need to rely on a regular daily newspaper,
that we then, after that law takes effect, drop the Ithaca Journal and go just with Tompkins Weekly. That's what
I will do. Councilperson Lynch will advance his resolution in January as he presented tonight.
Highway Superintendent Rollins asked if we need to go to bid for the tank pumping, due to the large dollar
amount. Supervisor Redmond will check to see if we need to.
Announcements: Deck the Halls event on Saturday at the Town Hall at 11 AM.
Adjournment: Councilperson Hinkle motioned to adjourn, and adjourned at 9:07 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Cornell
Mary Cornell
Town Clerk